Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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